New Vision Co-op is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Tim Hansberger Memorial Scholarship. Established in memory of Tim Hansberger, the scholarship honors students who demonstrate commitment to agriculture, rural communities, and continued education. Tim dedicated his career to serving agriculture and supporting the cooperative spirit that strengthens rural communities. The Tim Hansberger Memorial Scholarship was established to honor those values and continue his legacy by helping students pursue their educational and career goals.
This year, four outstanding students were selected to receive a $1,500 scholarship to support their continued education.
Brooklyn Talsma
Brooklyn Talsma plans to attend Dordt University and pursue a degree in Animal Science. When asked what value a local cooperative brings to rural communities, Brooklyn shared:
“People in a co-op know and trust each other, and they work as a team which makes the community feel stronger and more connected. Overall, a local cooperative helps farmers succeed and keeps the community strong in a simple, supportive way.”
“People in a co-op know and trust each other, and they work as a team which makes the community feel stronger and more connected. Overall, a local cooperative helps farmers succeed and keeps the community strong in a simple, supportive way.”
Benjamin Tentinger
Benjamin Tentinger will attend Iowa State University and pursue a degree in Agricultural Business. When asked about the value a local cooperative brings to rural communities, Benjamin said:
“A way they provide donations is through scholarships and donations to school programs like FFA and 4-H. Another way they’re important to the community is accessibility to their community.”
“A way they provide donations is through scholarships and donations to school programs like FFA and 4-H. Another way they’re important to the community is accessibility to their community.”
Liv Vander Kooi
Liv Vander Kooi will attend the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, where she plans to double major in Animal Science and Agricultural Education. When asked about her future career goals, Liv said:
“My goal is to not just work within the agriculture industry, but to impact others by helping them understand where their food comes from and the value of agriculture.”
“My goal is to not just work within the agriculture industry, but to impact others by helping them understand where their food comes from and the value of agriculture.”
DeAnn Roiger
DeAnn Roiger plans to attend Southeast Technical College and pursue a degree in Agribusiness. When asked why cooperatives are important to agriculture, she shared:
“They are important because they help farmers work together, save money, and sell farm products more easily, and help them feel more support.”
“They are important because they help farmers work together, save money, and sell farm products more easily, and help them feel more support.”
At New Vision Co-op, investing in the next generation is an investment in the future of agriculture and the communities we serve. We congratulate Brooklyn, Liv, DeAnn, and Benjamin on their accomplishments and are honored to support them as they pursue their educational and career goals.
We wish each recipient continued success as they begin this exciting new chapter and look forward to seeing the impact they will make on the agricultural industry in the years ahead.